Seeka (NZSE:SEK) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Dec. 2025)


NZSE:SEK Seeka Ltd NZSE:SEK
79 GF Score
Price NZ$4.96
GF Value NZ$3.68
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Seeka Interest Coverage?

Seeka NZSE:SEK -1.39% 79 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NZSE:SEK with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$3.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,505 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Seeka ranks worse than 53.95% on this metric.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income by its Interest Expense. Seeka's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$-4.0 Mil. Seeka's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$-3.5 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Seeka's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

NZSE:SEK' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.6   Med: 3.6   Max: 7.16
Current: 7.16


NZSE:SEK's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
53.95% of 1505 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.57 vs NZSE:SEK: 7.16

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Seeka  (NZSE:SEK) Interest Coverage Explanation

Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.

Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .


Seeka Interest Coverage Related Terms


Seeka Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Seeka's Interest Coverage can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

Seeka Interest Coverage Chart

Seeka Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.48 2.60 0.00 3.83 7.16

Seeka Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 7.65 0.00 12.97 0.00

NZSE:SEK vs ADM, BG, TSN: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Seeka's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Seeka Interest Coverage vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Seeka's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Seeka's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Seeka Interest Coverage Calculation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Seeka's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, Seeka's Interest Expense was NZ$-8.6 Mil. Its Operating Income was NZ$61.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NZ$191.2 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*61.361/-8.573
=7.16

Seeka's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the six months ended in Dec. 2025, Seeka's Interest Expense was NZ$-3.5 Mil. Its Operating Income was NZ$-4.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NZ$191.2 Mil.

Seeka did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Seeka (NZSE:SEK) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Seeka and its competitors. Over the past decade, Seeka's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.60 to 7.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Seeka ranks #812 out of 1505 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 54%.
Is Seeka's Interest Coverage too high?
Seeka's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.60 to a high of 7.16. Based on the distribution chart, Seeka ranks #812 out of 1505 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Seeka has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seeka's Interest Coverage compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Seeka ranks #812 out of 1505 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Seeka in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 8.57. Historically, Seeka's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.60 to 7.16 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Interest Coverage among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.57, based on 1,505 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Seeka and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Interest Coverage is 8.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seeka's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seeka stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seeka (NZSE:SEK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$3.68, compared to a current price of NZ$4.96 — trading 34.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Seeka's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Seeka (NZSE:SEK), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Seeka (NZSE:SEK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seeka stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NZ$4.96 is trading 34.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$3.68. GuruFocus considers Seeka to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:SEK:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: NZ$3.68 vs. price of NZ$4.96 (34.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:SEK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Seeka Business Description

Address 34 Young Road, PO Box 47, RD9, Paengaroa, Te Puke, BOP, NZL, 3153
Seeka Ltd is engaged in providing orcharding, post-harvest and retail services to New Zealand's produce industries. It handles products including avocados and kiwi berries, kiwifruit pollen, imported tropical fruits and local seasonal fruits and vegetables. The group has five operating segments: Orchard operations, Post-harvest operations, Retail service operations, All other segments and Australian operations. It generates maximum revenue from the Post harvest operations segment in which it provides post-harvest services to the kiwifruit, avocado, citrus, persimmon and Kiwiberry industries. This includes all crops from the company's orchard management and lease operations, plus crops from independent orchard owners.
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